I missed Tippling Tuesday this week due to pain and swollen hands. I’m sure that didn’t stop anyone, judging by some of the late night comments I received over the past few days. (You know who you are, and you know that I love you, too, maaaaaan.)
That’s a shame, too, because I’d been saving a few of my favorite holiday adult beverages to share with you. Rather than waiting until next Tuesday, I might as well post them today for all of you folks planning to engage in holiday drinking games over the weekend.
Grog
Serves: 1
• 2 oz. dark rum
• 2 oz. hot water
• 1 tsp. brown sugar
• 2 cloves
• juice from 1 freshly squeezed lime
• 1 cinnamon stick
Directions: Combine the ingredients in a sauce pan over medium heat and stir until the sugar dissolves. Pour it into a coffee mug, garnish with cinnamon stick and enjoy. You don’t even have to talk like a Pirate if you don’t want to, although after couple of them you probably will, anyway.
Glog (also known as Swedish Mulled Wine)
Serves: 6-?
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 7 whole cloves
• 1 bottle Port (the drink dictionary implies red wine might work)
• 6 or 7 cardamon seeds
• 1 stick cinnamon
• 1 cup raisins
Directions: Same as above, except strain the raisins before serving if you prefer, and don’t be surprised if you start speaking like that Swedish Chef from the Muppet show.
Eggnog
Serves: 6
(Yes, this is the raw egg version. You’re drinking booze, for chrissakes, so why worry about your health now??! But for the faint of heart, you can find plenty of salmonella-free drink recipes if you prefer.)
• 6 egg whites
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 6 egg yolks
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 1/2 cups whipping cream
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 1/2 tablespoon vanilla
• 3 1/2 cups whole milk
• 1 cup light rum
• 1/2 cup whiskey
• dash nutmeg
Directions: Whisk egg whites in a small bowl until fluffy. Add sugar and whisk again. In second bowl, beat egg yolks and salt together. Add the whites in and combine until well-mixed. In third bowl, beat cream until it begins to thicken. Slowly add in remaining ingredients one at a time except nutmeg. Chill. Serve in glasses with a dash of nutmeg on each.
Fortunately, VH begins his Christmas vacation in about an hour, and that means Martini o’Clock is going to come early. Unfortunately, I woke up with a cold this morning, so chances are I’ll be abstaining but don’t let that stop you!
